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Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin

Delicious Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin for Comfort Food Lovers

Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin is a low-carb, creamy dish that combines zesty shrimp with a crispy pork rind topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Used for searing shrimp
  • 1 tsp Salt Basic seasoning
  • 1 tsp Pepper Basic seasoning
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Butter Adds richness
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh basil Chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg For warmth and complexity
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese Shredded
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed pork rinds Low-carb breadcrumb alternative

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add onion, and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic, basil, and nutmeg, cooking for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes, then mix in half of the Parmesan and all of the Monterey jack until melted.
  5. Arrange cooked shrimp in the baking dish, pour creamy sauce over, ensuring shrimp are well-coated.
  6. Combine remaining Parmesan with crushed pork rinds and sprinkle over shrimp and sauce.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes until top is golden and sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and basil. Avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain the right texture.

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